Hr Generalist/Supervisor (Administrator Vii)

OPEN RECRUITMENT

Executive Service

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver's license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland's toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission-connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking to hire a managerial level human resources professional to serve as our next HR Generalist/Supervisor (Administrator VII). The HR Generalist/Supervisor will work with the HR Director and supervise the Talent Acquisition team in the administration of TSO HR policies and procedures, recruitment, employer/employee relations, classification/compensation, and employee-related activities and events. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless HR operations within TSO. The main purpose of this position is to provide HR services to support the mission, vision, and goals of the Transportation Secretary's Office (TSO). This includes, in collaboration with the Human Resources Director, developing, updating, and implementing HR directives, initiatives, policies, and practices for TSO and MDOT wide.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Act as the HR Point of Contact (POC) in the MDOT corporate headquarters location (TSO), providing guidance and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Act as advisor and strategic resource to senior leadership, and managers on variety of employee relations issues including performance management, career development, retention tactics, team building, conflict resolution, and coaching
• Perform full supervisory duties and oversight of the Talent Acquisition team
• Handle employee/employer activities including disciplinary actions, terminations, and separation tasks
• Support department heads in addressing staffing needs, organizational changes, and workforce planning
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and implement proactive solutions
• Collaborate with hiring managers by participating in full-cycle recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation, to attract top-tier talent, seeing positions through to fulfillment
• Assists with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices
• Identify, develop, and implement employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and diversity and inclusion efforts
• Identify, develop, and facilitate leadership training
• Oversee classification and compensation related matters, ensuring consistency and alignment with TSO policies and procedures

Two (2) vacancies exist at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources, which is located in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Collaborative work style and ability to effectively communicate across departments
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and listening skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and classification/compensation.
• Knowledge of HR policies and best practices

TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 12/12/2023.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H- 1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issued Date: 11/28/2023